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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.96, 1,552.36 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.96, 1,552.36 and 304.47 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.96 : 1,552.36 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.96/1,552.36 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.96x = 1,552.36 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.96x = 472,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,646.29/1,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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